SCIENTIFIC NAME: Picea abies ‘Fat Cat’

COMMON NAME: 'Fat Cat' Norway Spruce

GARDEN SIZE: 4 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Slow (up to 3-5 inches per year under ideal conditions)

USDA ZONE: 3-7

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Dense, rounded dwarf

FOLIAGE: Evergreen conifer; green

FLOWERS: n/a

FRUIT: Cones

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe; Cultivated from a witch’s broom of Picea abies ‘Graciosa’

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides winter cover and nesting areas for small mammals and birds.

FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is best if you do decide to trim them.

PET SAFETY: May be toxic in large amounts, but not commonly eaten by pets. Always research further if you have concerns, as reactions can occur with anything.

USES: Specimen, Mass Planting, Border.